Balmedie SchoolBalmedie SchoolP1 InductionP1 Induction

Wednesday 29th April 2015

Mrs Mackay, Depute HeadMiss Duffus, Depute Head

Mr McGowan, Head Teacher

School Roll approx. 420 and 115 Nursery

Classes

P1 Teachers

Miss Stewart

Miss MyllesMrs Murray

School HoursStart 9.00am

Break 10.30 - 10.50am

Lunch 10.50 - 12.30pm

Break 12.30 – 1.30pm

Finish 3.20pm

Phasing In – 2 WeeksWeek 1 (9:00 - 12:30)Group A—18/8/15 and 20/8/15 (Tues. & Thurs.)Group B—19/8/15 and 21/8/15 (Wed. & Fri.)(You will be informed of your child’s group in a few weeks).

Week 2 (9:00 - 12:30)24/8/15—28/8/15

All children to attend mornings only

Week 3 (9:00 - 3:20)31/8/15All to attend P1 full time

P1 Induction Meetings

• Meeting 1 = Tonight General Information Session and

Curriculum for Excellence: Mrs Mackay• Meeting 2 = Tues. 19th May @ 1.45pmLiteracy & Numeracy Workshop: Miss

Duffus

Coffee AfternoonCoffee Afternoon – Wed. 24th June @ 1.50-2.50pm (Small hall).

These are adult only sessions please. Thank you.

Learning Packs

• Available from Balmedie Nursery. Balmedie Nurseries – May – New packs out on Tuesday, must be returned following Monday.

Other nurseries – June – (Wednesday or Thursday).

• P1 teachers will be visiting your children in other nurseries.

School Lunch with Parents

• When? Tuesday, 16th June - 12noonWednesday, 17th June - 12noonThursday, 18th June – 12noon Where ? School dining hall. Who? 1 adult and your child. Please complete the return slip.

Class Visits

Please come to the P1 door at front of the school and meet your teacher.

• You will be advised of the class teacher by separate letter.

Mon. 22nd June @ 1.45 – 3.00pmTues. 23rd June @ 1.45 – 3.00pmWed. 24th June @ 1.45 – 3.00pmCoffee Afternoon @ 1.50pm 24/6/14

P7 Buddies

P7 Buddies and Support• Class visit days.

• Breaks/lunchtime in Term 4.

• A friendly face to help settle.

• Play games.

• Help with snacks.

• Watch out for their charges.

• Encourage them to be independent.

• In June, Balmedie Nursery children will go outside for a few days at break times.

Preparing for School

• School bags and what to pack every day (reading bag, book, home learning diary, word box).

• Name tags all clothing• Outdoor/indoor shoes• Practise changing shoes and coats

and getting ready for gym.

Uniform

Uniform• Red school

sweatshirt/cardigan/pullover/hoodie. • White Polo Shirt/Shirt.• Grey/black trousers for boys.• Grey/black skirt/pinafore/trousers for

girls.• Indoor gym shoes for inside and PE.• Apron/overall for art and craft.• Shoe bag.

Name all items please!

Routines Unofficial one way system for cars. Local children to be brought to school in time to line up at 9.00am. Lining up and coming into school, please allow your child to be independent. Stand away from the doors please. Leave space for bus children. Small Break (healthy snack and drink) Fruity FridayTuck School lunches are free. Water provided but term drink passes can be purchased at the start of each term if you wish.

Bus Children • School buses drop off pupils 8.45 to

9.00am. • Bus Week 1/2 escorted at 12.30pm

on bus with a teacher. • Standards of behaviour. • Bus Buddies.• Meet in the large hall, adult escorts

pupils.

How you can help• Be prepared, help your child with

this new transition, talk about what will happen.

• Watch Induction DVD together, attend the 3 Stepping Up Afternoons in June.

• Open door policy in school.

• Call to arrange appointment with teacher if need to.

• Staff only school car park for safety.

• Reinforce School Boundaries. This is really important. Once in school, stay in school.

Homework

• Curricular Letter from Class Teacher every term.

• Home Learning Diary.• Reading.• Word box for tricky words.• Spelling.• Please sign each time your child does

their homework and use to communicate with class teacher.

Home/School Links• Home Learning Diary.

• Parents’ Evenings (November and April/May).

• Reports around April/May.

• Concerns - please call to arrange appointment with teacher if need to.

• Class Open Afternoons.

• Parent Council – we would be delighted to see new faces.

• Text service for snow closures and bus info.

After School Club

Fees:Breakfast Club Breakfast Club (7.30 – 9.00am) £4.10After School ClubAfter School Club½ session (til 4.30pm) £4.10Full session (til 6.00pm) £7.18

Contact Details: 07920295508

What’s next?

Questions.• Pack to collect tonight.• Tour of the School.• Chance to buy uniform.

Thank you for your time.